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NORAD Increases Arctic Posture as Russian Tu-142s Probe Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Zones
Twelve U.S. and Canadian aircraft scrambled to monitor and escort the Russian planes, which remained in international airspace throughout.
Mar 12
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
9
3
February 2026
U.S. Military High-Energy Laser System Accidentally Downs CBP Drone Near Fort Hancock, Texas, Prompting FAA Airspace Closure
Congressional aides stated the incident occurred in an area frequently used by drug-cartel drones crossing from Mexico.
Feb 27
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Defcon Level
8
3
US Responds After Cuban Border Guards Kill Four in Clash with Florida-Registered Speedboat Near Villa Clara
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that American authorities are conducting an independent investigation and will not rely solely on…
Feb 26
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
6
2
Cuban Border Guard Troops Engage U.S.-Registered Speedboat in Territorial Waters, Killing Four and Injuring Six
In the exchange that followed, the Embassy said that four individuals on the U.S. registered vessel were killed and six were injured.
Feb 25
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
9
3
U.S. Embassy Maintains Shelter-in-Place Advisory for Jalisco, Nayarit, Baja California, Chiapas, and Michoacán After Security Operations…
The February 23 Update 5 from the U.S. Mission indicates some flights have resumed in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara while most other Mexican airports…
Feb 23
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
3
NORAD and NORTHCOM Initiate Arctic Edge 2026 Multi-Domain Field Training Exercise in Alaska and Greenland
All training activities in Greenland proceed in full coordination with the Kingdom of Denmark.
Feb 23
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
2
Fact Check On Claims A Plane Caught Fire At Guadalajara Airport
"It is false that a plane caught fire at Guadalajara Airport"
Feb 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
1
Guanajuato State Declares All Incidents Contained After Spillover Violence Linked to Jalisco Operations – 23 Municipalities Affected
Authorities emphasized that all state and federal highways remain open and free of blockades, with no risk to travelers.
Feb 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
1
Mexican Forces Kill Cartel Leader Nemesio “El Mencho” in Tapalpa Operation, Sparking Retaliatory Roadblocks and Violence in Puerto Vallarta
Oseguera was wounded during the raid and died while being transported by air to Mexico City for medical treatment, according to the Mexican Ministry of…
Feb 22
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
1
U.S. Secret Service Agents and Deputy Fatally Shoot Armed Intruder at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter
The man was observed near the north gate. Law enforcement confronted him during the encounter. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Feb 22
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
9
1
NORAD Detects and Tracks Five Russian Military Aircraft Operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
NORAD launched two F-16 fighters, two F-35 fighters, one E-3 airborne warning and control aircraft, and four KC-135 tankers to intercept the group
Feb 20
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
14
4
Suspect Steals Ambulance and Rams Building Housing DHS Offices in Meridian, Idaho
Canyon County Paramedics confirmed no personnel were inside the ambulance and that the vehicle was unlawfully taken from their bay.
Feb 20
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
3
1
1
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